Often overshadowed by their cousin the black crappie and bluegill, shell cracker fish are a bit of a mystery to some anglers. In this article, I hope to clear up some of the confusion and …
About Fellsmere Reservoir Chances are if you love to fish for Largemouth Bass, you have heard about the Fellsmere Reservoir (also known as Headwaters Lake) located in Central Florida. This 10,000-acre man-made impoundment is a …
Crappie fishing can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it seems as if these tasty fish can totally disappear, making them very hard to find and even harder to catch. Knowing the best time …
Bluegill Biology Pound for pound the bluegill, Lepomis macrochirus, are one of the most fierce and powerful fish that swim. Bluegill are more often than not keyed to structure, which makes them easy to target …
So you’ve caught a long, slimy mean-looking fish. It has sharp teeth, rough scales, and looks like a dinosaur. Did you catch a Bowfin or a Snakehead? Let’s dive in! Are Bowfin and Snakehead the …
Many people think of catfish as lazy bottom feeders, but that is just not the case. In fact, catfish are a top predator and one of the most successful and widespread fish in the world. …
Bluegill vs Sunfish: Are they the same? Sunfish are a family of freshwater fish (Centrarchidae) native to North America. This family of fish is comprised of 34 different species living today. One of the most …
All over the country, there are countless small ponds that provide hours of entertainment and tranquility for anglers of all backgrounds. Heck, some of my fondest memories are fishing in small neighborhood ponds as a …
What Are Exotic & Invasive Panfish? Exotic panfish are some of the many 39 species of nonnative freshwater fish living and reproducing in southern and central Florida. Popular species targeted by anglers include Oscar, Blue …
Wild shiners can cost as much as $50 per dozen! Ouch! Well, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg at the bait shop to fish with wild shiners. In fact, chances are …
